Retail gasoline prices rose slightly for most Texas markets over the past week, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.

The statewide average price for regular gas is currently $3.36, up two cents from last week. The nationwide average is $3.54.

On average, San Antonio drivers can expect to pay $3.25 a gallon for regular gas when they fill up at the pump, an increase of a penny from last week. The most expensive gas in the state can be found in Fort Worth at $3.47.

And analysts for the association are anticipating that prices will peak over the next coming weeks as refiners switch to summer-blends of gasoline. Every year on May 1, refiners in Texas are required to switch over to cleaner-burning gasoline. And whenever they make this switch, this runs the risk of supply disruptions and, consequently, run-ups in the retail price of gas.

James Aldridge oversees online content of the newspaper; edits and reports stories for the online edition.

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